Solo Sports Supplements Buyers Guide

PhD Nutritions new products!

2009-03-01T20:35:00.006Z

Dear Member

I Have just received an email from PhD Nutrititon announcing the launch of 3 new products between now and the end of April. I dont think i've ever been so excited about new supplements coming out! As soon as we have samples I will let all our loyal customers have some to try. The Waxy Maize products are very good value for money and an awsome addition to your monthly supplments. I cant wait to get my hands on this lot! The prices quoted are the RRP's so expect ours to be 20% less!!

Pharma Blend 6HR- Premium Protein Blend
RRP: £49.99
Containing Micellar Casein, Whey Protein Concentrate, Egg Albumen and Peptide-Bonded L-Glutamine, Pharma-Blend 6HR also contains Flaxseed oil (In the form of Traditional ground flaxseed powder).

Pharma Blend 6HR is a product that PhD have been desperate to release onto the market for many, many months and now it's almost here.

Available in a 2.27kg eco-pouch (41 servings), Pharma Blend 6HR is available in 5 great flavours : Belgian Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry Delight, Vanilla Creme and Brand new, first to the market, WHITE CHOCOLATE DELUXE.

Recovery 2:1- Post Exercise Recovery System
RRP: £27.99
We've been holding this one a secret for a long time because we know it's going to be huge.
A precision-planned post exercise recovery formula with never-before used Waxy Barley starch, a Low-GI Carb designed to complement the ultra-fast-acting protein and sugars within Recovery 2:1.

Containing Whey Protein Isolate, Peptide-Bonded L-Glutamine, Micronised L-Glutamine, Micronised Creatine Monohydrate and BCAA's

Available in: 1.28kg recyclable eco-pouch (16 servings), Recovery 2:1 is available in 3 great flavours: Lemon Barley Crush, Berry Blast and Orange Barley Crush.

Waxy Vol: Low GI Carbohydrate and glycogen-load system.
RRP: £17.99
Most of you will have heard of waxy maize starch, now PhD are due to release the "first to market", Waxy Barley starch as brand name Waxy Vol.

Waxy Vol is aimed at all sporting sectors, from body builders seeking a low-GI carb source during the day, to athletes and team players looking for a slow-release glycogen source to fuel their sport. Waxy Vol can be used either before, during or after exercise, depending upon the duration of the event.

Available in a 2KG recyclable eco-pouch (55 servings), Waxy Vol is available in Berry Blast, Mango Crush and Unflavoured.

Please leave reviews on the site and let us know what you thought of our products and services!

Best Regards

Gary Hawkins

www.SoloSupplements.co.uk

November Newsletter

2008-11-06T10:09:00.002Z

Big thank you to everyone of you who continues to use Solo Supplements! We are constantly improving our site to make things easier for you. There are lots of changes happening this month. Here's a few.

Deliverys

We scrapped the charge for next day delivery. All U.K deliverys go out free with Parcel force 24hr so you should always get your order within 48 hours. Please note though they do not deliver Saturdays or Sundays.

Stacks

We have been selecting your favorite products and creating great money saving stacks with them. These will appear on the home page. If there are products you think we should stack then drop me an email.

Multibuys

80% off you use the Mulitbuys options on products such as PhD Synergy-Iso-7, PhD Pharma Whey and Boditroincs Express Whey. We have made this option even easier now buy letting you choose 3 different flavours on the product page without having to add any addtional comments.

Buy It Now

The 'buy it now' button is going. To many people use it and miss the flavours option. This was overlooked by us when we put the site together. For now please click on the product before you buy it, even with samples. The new button will be up soon.

New Products & Flavours

We have just added Boditronics Nu-Topia. It is an excellent MRP. It contains a 4 way protein blend, carbs from oats and barley, Omegas 3 and 6, Prebiotics to help digestion and a great multi vitamin stack. Great for either mass gain or fat loss, just adjust serving sizes depending on your goals!

Boditronics will also be bringing out there new Raspberry Ripple Express Whey this month. I hoping to get some samples in from thme today so if you want to try it drop me an email! The Express whey is becoming one of our biggest sellers, Once you try it you will know why!

PhD-Nutrition have some new Bcaa's coming out soon. They have also upgraded there tubs and added scoops to there L-glutamine and Creatine. That should make them a bit easier to take.

Rate it/ Hate it

We really like to hear what you think of the products you have bought. If you get a chance please review them! There is a review section on each product page. It wont take a minute and make sure you leave your email address, I am well known for my generosity!

My top rated this month

Its winter time and time to start my bulking, Bring on the food! Bsn No Xplode is still my favorite pre-workout drink. Ive tried everything else and its just works great for me. Boditronics Mass Attack chocolate flavour is top of my list in between meals. The best weight gainer I have ever used! I'm also using Synergy-iso-7 banana flavour as my postworkout shake. Udo's choice complete Efa's 3 times a day. Boditronics Zma before bed with 10 grams L-glutamin. I hate the taste but thats not why I drink it!

Thats all from me. There is plenty of other improvements and products being added. I have my eye on a couple of brands that might make a good addititon to the site. I am always open to your suggestions aswell!

Best regards

Gary Hawkins

Customer Testimonials

2008-10-31T00:27:00.009Z

Here is where our customers can have there say on our store and service. We aim to be the best and fastest online sports supplement provider. We really appreciate your comments.

Quick mention for the service from Solo, its first class and the free Phd flapjack was a nice touch. They seem to really care about their customer base and respond to emails extremely quickly!

Chris Deane
Berkhamsted

After getting a dialogue with Gary and his team and using this services here at SS I no longer bother buying the tasteless protein blends, I use Pharma Whey and add my own additional supps as its taste, flavouring and mixability is second to none.

People forget its actually a blend of concentrates and isolates so is good throughout the day and at the great price (and with the freebies) here, you really can't go wrong.

Darren K
Taunton

A few months ago i got sick of paying high prices for cyclone- was recomended Synergy Iso-7 at my local supplement store and it blows Cyclone away. 10x better Value, Taste, and Gains. Found Solo Supplements has great price and very fast delivery. Would highly recommend both Solo and Synergy.

James
Leeds

Pharm Whey

This stuff tastes amazing, just hope the gains are as good as the taste if so this is one quality protein shake!!!!! Mixes easily, doesnt froth at all. Chocolate cookie flavour!!! Quick delivery also!! cheers

Darren
Nottingham

I have to second everybody elses comments about the service from Solo, it's second to none and I wont be going anywhere else in future! Give them a try and see what we all mean.

Iain,
Somerset

Boditronics is the best supplement I have ever used. The flavours are fantastic - So far I have been using the Mass Attack and Whey Protein. I have tried the following flavours - Banana Split, Cookies & Cream, Toffee & Stawberrys & Cream. The mixture and taste is so good it mixes straight with water. I actually look forward to drinking it! The probiotics ensure there is no side effects.
I say I actually look forward to drinking it because I intially started using Maximuscle Cyclone but since I found Boditronics I will never go back. Maximuscle is twice the price and it tastes awful. Boditronics gives exactly the same results.
I am also grateful for finding solo supplements to supply everything I need. I did a fair bit of research and found them to be not only the cheapest but the best for overall customer service. If you really want good results from effective weightlifting I cannot recommended Boditronics supplements enough.

Daniel Nutland
Bristol

Yet again 5star service from solo! Solo has got to be the best online supplement store!
The whey protein tastes amazing, best i`ve had yet!
Hope it gives good results now!

Brad, Wales

PhD, Boditronics and BSN Updates!

2008-10-19T11:21:00.004+01:00

This month see's the arrival of the long awaited banana flavour in the ever popular PhD-nutrition Synergy-iso-7 and the PhD- Nutrition Pharma Whey Protein shakes. The Solo supplements team are loving the new flavour and highly recommend it to all our regular and new customers!

If you are looking to loose bodyfat and maintain muscle mass you wont go wrong with the Pharma whey. It has 90 serving per tub, contains L-glutamine, added bcaa's and also comes with a free PhD Shaker!

If its lean mass and super fast recovery you want then Synergy-iso-7 is simply the best all in one protein shake money can buy. That is a Solo promise! We have all been using Synergy for a while now and are results have been superb!

If you have not tried any Boditronics products then you are simply missing out. They are rated as the favorite choice of sports supplements by Mens Health fitness editor Neil Mcteggart and they already have a very popular following within the bodybuilding community. The Express whey is our favorite timed release protein shake which this month see's the long awaited coconut cream flavour! This gives the Boditronics express whey one of the vastest ranges of gorgeous flavours in todays supplements market.

BSN Wins An Industry Leading 6 Awards!
Highlighting the 2008 Olympia weekend was the presentation of the 2008 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards, the industry standard for recognition of the premiere products in the fitness and supplement industry. This year, Bodybuilding.com received over 200,000 consumer votes for these awards! Amidst the whirlwind hyperbole and electric-like atmosphere of the jam-packed crowd at the Olympia expo on Saturday, September 27th, it was announced that BSN won an amazing industry-leading 6 awards! For the second consecutive year, BSN reigned supreme at the Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards, bringing home the gold in the following categories:

BRAND OF THE YEAR – BSN
CREATINE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – CELLMASS®
ENERGY SUPPLEMENT OF THE YEAR – ATRO-PHEX® (Not Available in the U.K)
MUSCLE BUILDER OF THE YEAR – N.O.-XPLODE™
NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – N.O.-XPLODE™
BEST WEIGHT GAINER OF THE YEAR – TRUE-MASS®

NEW THIS MONTH!

2008-08-28T17:05:00.004+01:00

This month Solo Supplements are proud to announce the launch of the Boditronics range of sports supplements! They have a wide selection of sports and bodybuilding products, all of which we have sampled and we rate very highly. We wouldnt just put any old rubbish in our store, only the finest!

Heres a run down on a few of the Boditronics range:

Express whey. A first class whey and casein protein shake that mixes really easily and taste delicious.

Midnight Express Is an anti catabolic shake with HMB, Casein, Whey, Flax oil and other anti catabolic ingredients. Low in dairy so its ideal to take before bed with ZMA.

Lypodryl Is Boditronics fat burner. A few of us at Solo have tried this with great results! It is definatly a contender for our PhD Lean degree.

Redmist This is the one everyones talking about. A pre-workout drink with over 20 active ingredients. Its not the best tasting drink but it works a treat.

Bodifit Bars These are just to nice. Quality protein bars that are 100% good for you! I could eat boxes of them!

Mass Attack Is Boditronics weight gainer. Quality calories from Protein, carbs and fats. A must for anyone wanting to add some size!

The full range will be ready to deliver on the 1st of Septmember.

Solo Supplements also have Express whey free samples and single Bodifit protein bars in our new SAMPLES section. Take a look under brands to find it.

Methoxyisoflavone

2008-07-20T17:35:00.005+01:00

Methoxyisoflavone Info
Increase Muscle And Strength Naturally

Note: The following discusses both Ipriflavone and Methoxy.

1. What is it and where does it come from?

Can you think of any supplement other than creatine that dramatically increases muscle mass, enhances strength, energy, and produces a leaner more muscular body? Such a quest has been going on for quite some time now. For some, anabolic steroids was the answer. These "miracle substances" inserted the super-potent male hormone testosterone into the body and the body reacted by recovering faster from workouts, building more quality muscle than previously thought possible, and causing fat to burn quicker. Wow!
Great, perfect - until the side effects came to light. This artificial testosterone caused more than just the muscles to grow. All the inner organs of the body also grew, causing "turtle belly". Not to mention other possible androgenic side-effects like sodium retention, acne, gynocomastia, aggression, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, palpitations, enlarged heart, virilization, cancer, decreased blood clotting ability, headaches, anxiety, depression, impotence, stomach aches, jaundice, muscle tears, enlarged prostate, premature hair loss, stunted growth, immune system suppression, insomnia, sterility, and anaphylactic shock just to name a few. Well, maybe anabolic steroids aren't the best idea after all. So what else?

The search for a supplement that would produce the highly anabolic and sought-after steroid-like effects of faster muscle growth, recovery, and fat-burning, yet avoid the androgenic steroid-like side effects (acne, male-pattern baldness, prostate enlargement, etc.) has been an impossible feat... until now! Meet the Flavone family: 7-Isopropoxyisoflavone (Ipriflavone) and 5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone (Methoxyisoflavone). These powerful anabolic compounds have just been brought to market by several pioneering companies. The results thus far are highly impressive to say the least. In fact, they may just be the sports supplements that everyone's been looking for!
These flavones were originally discovered and patented by a Hungarian company, which we'll discuss further in a minute. The funny thing is, other than researching the compounds and becoming very impressed by them, they just sat on them and did... well, pretty much nothing as far as marketing and making them available to the population. This mysterious compound that could have revolutionized bodybuilding over 30 years ago, instead was locked up with a patent that wouldn't expire until 1997. Luckily the work they did laid the foundation for what we have today! When the patent expired and researchers read the paperwork-what they found out was shocking! Not only did 5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone and 7-Isopropoxyisoflavone increase protein synthesis and increase lean mass, but they also reduced body fat, maintain healthy cholesterol levels, promoted endurance, an increased state of vitality, and increased the body's ability to use oxygen! In other words, these are the perfect anabolic supplements - without the negatives of steroids!

2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?

In a nutshell, methoxyisoflavone and ipriflavone are non-hormonal anabolic / anti-catabolic compounds. These powerful flavones have been shown to decrease cortisol levels, increase protein synthesis, and improve overall recovery from exercise. Wow!
In order to fully understand the power of 5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone, however; we must start with the first anabolic flavone compound to make big waves: 7-Isopropoxyisoflavone or Ipriflavone. This anabolic compound has been shown to have incredible results for rapid muscle growth on athletes, even though it has only been on the market for a short time. The lean muscle mass increase that people are experiencing on this is amazing! Chinoin (Hungarian pharmaceutical company), a leader in flavonoid research and knowledge, developed Ipriflavone in the early 1970's. The research was aimed toward finding a nutrient partitioning agent able to transport much needed nutrients away from fat (adipose) tissue and toward muscle (proteinaceous) tissue. During the journey, Chinoin discovered Ipriflavone not only did this, but more. The original patent does more than just raise eyebrows... it could make you fall out of your chair! The credibility of Chinoin's flavone research lies in this simple fact: it's much more difficult to get a U.S. Patent than to get published in a journal without an abundance of scientific proof.
Right off the bat the patent outlines the flavone's ability to promote weight-gain and anabolism in it's composition.
The results of the animal studies that were conducted are quite dramatic! For one thing, nitrogen retention increased (one of the primary actions of anabolic steroids), regardless of the species used. Add that nice attribute to the further finding that Ipriflavone produced no estrogenic side-effects and actually no negative effects in endocrine tissue at all, and you've got an extraordinary substance on your hands. The animals (rats, mice, chickens and so on), regardless of age, or dosage had no signs of changes in their endocrine systems. The animals just grew more muscular-with no negative impact on testosterone, testicular shrinkage, or aromatization-all possible anabolic steroid side effects. Verification of these finding was done when many of the animals were dissected. It was found that no androgenic side effects occurred, yet muscle tissue grew larger. The levator ani muscle (a large pelvic diaphragm muscle) went up in weight, while the seminal vesicles remained the same. If the seminal vesicles had changed, this would show androgenic side-effects, but there was no difference.
Another test was conducted to determine actual differences in strength and endurance in which animals were weighed down with an additional 3 grams per 100 grams of bodyweight in a swimming test forced to exhaustion. Over a 45 day period, calories were kept the same for both the Ipriflavone-consuming and non-Ipriflavone-consuming groups. The results speak for themselves: the animals on Ipriflavone were able to swim for 33 minutes longer than the untreated animals before going under for good! This conclusive experiment shows the incredible ergogenic effects of this potent anabolic compound. Ipriflavone dramatically increases endurance!
Yet another study indicated the level of anabolic activity of Ipriflavone by measuring the effect on calcium and phosphate retention; minerals indicative of such activity. The dosage used was 20 mg per kilogram of bodyweight. Guess what? Calcium and phosphorus retention increased significantly.
The human studies conducted with wasting patients showed an increase in lean body weight anywhere between 2 to 3 kilograms in merely a few weeks on Ipriflavone. The anabolic effects are apparently not confined to just animals, but are extraordinary in humans as well. The safety of Ipriflavone was confirmed on animals when mega-doses where given to them. Up to 4000 mg per kilogram were applied with absolutely zero side effects. Rather, they just gained more lean muscle!
The final test was conducted on nitrogen retention because as you know, a positive nitrogen balance is the key to dramatically increasing muscle growth. The findings were based on the test results on the 20th to 30th day of the study. Nitrogen excretion was lowered by a considerable amount, confirming the power and anabolism of Ipriflavone!

Now that you've got an idea of the amazing anabolic power of 7-Isopropoxyisoflavone (Ipriflavone), you can really appreciate 5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone (Methoxyisoflavone) because of the two super anabolic compounds-get this-the second is more powerful than the first. Studied during the same time period as Ipriflavone, Methoxyisoflavone's scientific data definitely impressed the government to justify issuing a patent for it. As it turns out, Methoxyisoflavone is perhaps the most potent legal anabolic compound ever-with no side effects!

Some of the findings include:

In the same test used for Ipriflavone, results confirmed that Methoxyisoflavone was more anabolic than both Ipriflavone and anabolic steroids! All the while, no androgenic side effects occurred whatsoever with Methoxyisoflavone.
Again, regardless of species, lean body mass increased significantly within 30 days accompanied by an increased state of vitality; while producing no androgenic effects and no endocrine tissue alteration! In terms we can all appreciate, this compound has been shown to increase muscle mass and size, while also making you feel better.
From these studies, researchers have concluded that identical doses of anabolic steroids do not compare to Methoxyisoflavone in anabolism! Holy Cow! Consider the differences - both cause muscle growth, but with Methoxyisoflavone the androgenic side effects are non-existent.
What we've learned is that not only does Ipriflavone and Methoxyisoflavone work, but they work well - and not just for animals, for humans as well. What's better, these highly anabolic compounds work through different metabolic pathways, making them the perfect stack to take together! They work synergistically to produce even better results! The powerful protein synthesizing properties and nitrogen retaining effects can be amplified even further in this manner! Gain more lean mass, increase strength, recovery times, bone mass, and induce a greater state of vitality with these powerful flavones. All the while without worries of androgenic side-effects.

3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?

Anyone who wants to boost their lean muscle gains should consider this breakthrough product! Flavones are even safe and effective for women. For males, if you're testosterone levels are in the normal range, which they probably are, and if you're diet is good, then these powerful anabolic flavones are definitely for you! Without a doubt, these are currently the bodybuilding supplement of choice. It's no accident that nearly every supplement company around is now producing their own ipriflavone and methoxyisoflavone-containing products. Results are a definitive, whether it will work mildly or extremely well for you is to be discovered... but one thing is certain-it works! Since flavones are not associated with deficiency, there are no symptoms, except not being as muscularly lean as you could be!

4. What are some Awesome Supplements to Stack with these Flavones?

Methoxyisoflavone and/or ipriflavone work very well by themselves. However, if you really want to peak out your gains try stacking Methoxyisoflavone with Protein. Methoxy works incredibly well with protein because forces nutrients such as glycogen and protein into muscle cells. If there is no protein to use, it will not be as effective. So remember to take your Methoxy with protein for best results. A recent breakthrough that is similar to Methoxyisoflavone has just been released to the market by several pioneering supplement companies. The compound? Ecdysterone! Ecdysterone works synergistically with methoxyisoflavone to increase protein synthesis, maintain a positive nitrogen balance and keep your body in an anabolic state with no hormonal interactions whatsoever. Also, if you want to increase your testosterone levels naturally to the max, then try stacking them with ZMA. Make great gains!

To conclude:

This was an independent report I found when doing some research on the ‘Phd Synergy iso-7 protein shake and the methoxy-7-tests’ main ingredients ‘Methoxyisoflavone’

The ’Synergy iso-7 has the highest quality protein in it along with the basic compounds of ’ZMA’ . Topped with a good dose of creatine and added L- Glutamin for maximum results. Its an all in one formula that takes the thinking and confusion out of which products to buy.

‘Phd Synergy iso-7’ also works as a great recovery aid with dextrose and electrolytes and contains a quality vitamin stack.

Our latest product, Phd Methoxy-7-test’ comes in a months supply of caps and contains everything in this report for maximum effects. For only £35, it’s a must!

Hope this helps you

Gary Hawkins
Solo supplements

Healthy Foods

2008-07-01T21:27:00.004+01:00

MEAT/POULTRY (protein)

skinless chicken breasts
Low-fat sliced chicken or turkey
beef steak
Turkey burgers
Lean minced beef
Minced turkey
lean sirloin steak

FISH (protein)
Canned tuna
Salmon filet
Trout
Haddock
Prawns/shrimp

DAIRY (protein)

Fat-free sour cream
Skim milk
Low-fat cottage cheese
Fresh eggs
NOTE: The yolk has 9gr fat. One yolk 4-8 whites for scrambled

GRAINS ( Carbohydrates )

Old-fashioned oatmeal
Brown rice

VEGETABLES ( carbohydrates )
Celery
Spinach leaves
Fresh tomatoes
Cucumber
Carrots
Romaine lettuce
Broccoli
Lettuce
Onions
Canned whole tomatoes
Fresh mushrooms

FRUIT ( carbohydrates )
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples
Bananas
Peaches
Strawberries
Pears
Grapes

OILS/DRESSINGS
Extra virgin olive oil

ESSENTIAL OTHERS
Green tea
Complete EFA supplements. (omega 3,6,9)
Muliti vitamins
Whey protein

NUTRITION PLANS

2008-06-05T17:58:00.002+01:00

Eating plan

This is a very simple way to eat healthy and reach your goals. The basic method is to divide your daily calorie intake into 6-7 meals. The amount of calories needed to maintain a healthy body are 15 per pound of body weight. This can go up to 23 calories per pound per day if you find it hard to put on weight.

You don’t need to count calories for this eating plan as its more about portion control. Adjust your carb intake to bulk up or strip down before you adjust your protein intake.

Each meal should contain a portion of protein and a portion of carbohydrate and small amount of good fat. Pick one of each from the food groups listed. A potion is typically the size of your clenched fist. If your not reaching your goals after a few wks, either loosing weight or putting it on, you need to adjust your portion sizes.

Protein
If you are training you should aim for 1 to 2grams of protein per pound of body weight daily. On average for a male this would be 30 to 40 grams of protein per meal and around 20 grams for a female. Or to make it simple, one skinned chicken breast for a male and half for a female. Not only will this help to repair and grow the muscle tissue, it will also keep your blood sugar levels steady promoting fat loss.

Protein shakes are ideal to have between meals and after training. They are simple to mix with a shaker so can be done anywhere. Mix with skimmed milk or water. PhD Pharma whey are cost effective, good quality and taste good. PhD synergy iso-7 are the best all in one shake to use before and after training. Serious muscle builder, energizer and recovery drink!

Carbohydrates
Every meal should have one portion of carbohydrate except before bed. This could be an apple, a banana, a portion of oats or some Veg. Brown rice is good but keep it simple and not after 6pm. These are our fuel sources but to much will increase body fat. To little and you will be come sluggish and fatigued. Remember, portion control!

Tip: The most important meals every day are breakfast and after you train. Your body will use protein and carbs to re fuel and repair!
Here is an example of my personal eating times and food choices. Don’t be fooled into thinking that eating frequently will make you fat. Quite the opposite. Your metabolism will speed up and you will shred body fat whilst increasing tone and definition.

Weight lifting days (training P.m)

6 - 8:00am Oats (50gr-100gr) with 250ml skimmed milk and add one scoop phd Pharma whey or boiled egg whites ( 4-8 ) Complete Efa cap + Green tea

10:30am Chicken breast or Pharma whey + apple or banana

1:00pm Chicken breast + brown rice + Efa capsule

3:30 pm handful of mixed nuts n seeds + Banana

4:30 pm 2 x scoops Synergy iso- 7 Or one scoop Pharma Whey

5:30 pm 1-2 x scoops N.o xplode

6pm Train

7pm Synergy iso-7 + Apple + banana

8pm Sirloin steak + broccoli + brown rice. Efa Capsule + Green tea

10:00pm Pharma Whey shake or half tub low fat cottage cheese

On CV workout days I only have a glass of water before I train to maximise fat loss and do it at 6:30 am . Synergy straight after then breakfast 30 mins later. Have another synergy around 3 pm on days you don’t lift weights.

On top of this I consume around 4 litres of water or more a day. This is a must for fat loss and a healthy body. Without it nothing else will work!

I also Take complete EFA. These are essential fatty acids, omegas 3 6 and 9. They help everything in the body from hormones, fat loss, your heart, joints and brain.
All that topped off with a multi vitamin and your on your way to a healthy mind and body!

Supplements Buyers Guide

2008-04-19T13:16:00.016+01:00

Whey Protein Concentrate blends
Products: PhD Pharma Whey, PhD Synergy iso-7
Mainly made up of whey concentrate with protein isolate mixed in (80%-20% ratio). Most whey concentrates are ok for low carb diets. All whey proteins are fortified with BCAAs

Whey Protein Isolate
Products – CNP Pro Slam Vials
Whey isolate is far more expensive as it has a higher biological value than standard whey. It contains higher protein with almost zero carbs and lactose. Great for those who are on a lean diet.

Time Release Proteins
Bsn Syntha 6, CNP pro desserts
Feeds the body over a longer period of time, to help prevent the body falling into a catabolic state. Good for using along side meals, if the protein content is low. Also ideal for a evening meal replacement.

Immediate release: Whey Concentrate (30 minutes release)
Medium Release: Egg whey proteins (90 minutes release)
Extended Release: Micellar Casein & Milk Protein (3 hour release)

BCAA (Branch Chain Amino Acids): (Muscle Recovery)
Products: Cnp pro Bcaa's and Boditronics Bcaa's 8000
Boosts Protein Synthesis and suppresses muscle protein breakdown
Taking BCAAs before and after training, will help protect the muscle from the stress of heavy training.

MRPs (Meal Replacements): (Lean Muscle Gain)
PhD Pharma Gain, Bsn True mass
MRP’s are formulated to give you the essential macronutrients (proteins carbs & fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals etc) that the body requires to work to maximum potential. If you are looking to build lean muscle MRP’s are perfect.

Creatine: Increase Muscle Gains and Strength, Creates lactic acid buffer during workouts (lowers burning sensation in the muscles when training hard).
Creatine Monohydrate
Products: Phd Creatine

Loading Phase: 2 times daily for 5 days, then once a day from that point on.
Micronised creatine is a smaller grain so therefore dissolves more freely, this means less gritty sand at the bottom of your glass.

Creatine Monohydrate Cycling. This is a personal choice, but its recommended 4 weeks on 2 weeks off. The belief is that, doing so will help you maintain the gains you make. Again if you use it for a to longer period of time, the body gets used to it, so the gains disappear.

Advanced Creatine
Products: Bsn Cellmass, Bsn No Xplode, Boditronics CE-XT
These require no loading phase as they are designed to absorb into your system more easily. With advanced creatines you would use them for maximum of 8 weeks then have a 4 week rest period.

Carbohydrates - Energy Drinks
Products – PhD battery +/3, Bsn Endorush
Carbohydrates are the key source of energy in the human body. Carbohydrates should make up 50% of your total daily fuel intake. It is advised to have a regular intake of low glycemic carbohydrates to aid a steady stream of glucose into the blood stream.
A standard training diet should have around 2g of carbs per lb of body weight. Carb intake should be tailored to suit your training needs.

Low glycemic foods can also help towards weight loss due to a slower rate of digestion which creates a feeling of fullness.

Testosterone Boosters – (Increase Testosterone and build muscle)
Products: Bsn Axis HT

Tribulus Terrestris increases testosterone through increasing the lutenizing hormone, this tells your body to produce testosterone.

Tribulus is not a hormonal supplement, it works within the bodies natural limits helping increase muscle and strength.

Alternatively look at ZMA (Testosterone Support)
Products: Boditroincs Zma, CNP Pro Vital

Anti Estrogens – (Testosterone Support)
Products: Gaspari Novadex , Ergopharm 6-OXO
Estrogen will slow down your testosterone production, kill your muscle gains and/or cause embarrassing side effects like gyno. Decreasing your estrogen can cause you to gain muscle fast!

L-Glutamine: (Muscle Recovery)
Products: PhD L-Glutamine, Boditronics L-Glutamine
Boosts Protein Synthesis. Glutamine is an incredible muscle builder that also increases your natural growth hormone and immunity. It helps you to recover from your workouts quicker as well! This in tern improves performance

Multi Vitamins
Products: PhD Catalyst, Cnp Pro vital
Vitamins are the essential tools for keeping your body healthy, also increasing the effectiveness of the supplements you take.

Fat Burners
Products: PhD Lean degree, Bsn Thermonex, PhD Sida Cordifolia
Thermogenic intensifier, increase metabolism, suppress hunger.
Now mostly ephedrine free (the thing that gives you the jitters). Supplements companies look more towards a more natural way of increasing fat burning effects and increasing metabolism.
Alternatively look at Sida Cordifolia or CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)

Non-Hormonal Anabolics - Increase Muscle & Strength
(Ecdysterone, Methoxyisoflavone & Ipriflavone)
Products: PhD Methoxy-7-Test, PhD Synergy Iso-7
These products use plant sterols to create anabolic effects for increased muscle growth legally and most of all safely. These are non hormonal flavones that naturally increase protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and muscle growth. They work very well taken in conjunction with protein because they increase the absorption of protein.

(Nitric Oxide): (Increases blood flow, Pump up Muscles and increase vascular look. Helps prolong Muscle Performance)
Products: Bsn N.o Xplode, Phd Wired

This should make it of interest to bodybuilders, as increased blood flow will serve to deliver more nutrients to muscles, thus helping muscles become larger when subject to stress. The fact that Nitric Oxide acts to reduce inflammation should also make it of interest to bodybuilders as it has the potential to reduce the pain associated with subjecting muscles to extreme stress.